For UK electricians
Choosing electrical certificate software.
Paper pads, Word templates, pay-per-certificate tools, or CertSync. Here's what separates them — based on what actually matters on site.
Independent software for any scheme
CertSync is independent software and is not endorsed by, certified by, or affiliated with NICEIC, NAPIT, the IET, BSI or any scheme body. You enter your own competent-person scheme membership and registration number on every certificate you issue, exactly as you would on paper.
Paper, templates and software — side by side
| Paper / cert books | Word / Excel templates | Pay-per-certificate tools | CertSync | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate types | Whatever the pad covers | Template-by-template | Varies by product | 13 types, two plans |
| BS 7671 circuit checking | None | Not built in | Varies by product | Live on EIC and EICR |
| Works offline | ✓ (it's paper) | Needs the file | Varies | Fill in with no signal; 50 recent + 50 drafts on device |
| Team review & sign-off | Manual | Email / WhatsApp | Varies by product | Installer → Supervisor → Office/Admin |
| Cloud storage | None | Your own | Varies | While subscribed + 90-day grace |
| Price | Per pad / per book | Free or one-off | Per certificate | From £15/month, first month free |
What CertSync gives you that paper does not
- All 13 UK electrical and renewables certificate types — EIC, EICR, MEIWC, VIR, Danger Notice, EVCP, Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarm, PAT, Solar PV, Battery/EESS, Lightning Protection and BS 7909 Temporary Events — on one subscription from £15 a month
- Live BS 7671 circuit checking on EIC and EICR: test values checked against the applicable limits as you type — catch fails on site, not after the client chases you
- Create and fill in certificates with no signal in plant rooms and basements. Up to 50 recent completed certificates and up to 50 drafts stay on the device, and a signed certificate you open while online can be pinned to keep it there. Everything syncs when you reconnect
- Professional PDFs and digital signatures. Signed certificates are locked, and a correction is issued as a new certificate that replaces the original
- QR stickers that open a public verification page for each sent certificate
- Battery/EESS (PAS 63100 / IET EESS CoP), Lightning Protection (BS EN IEC 62305) and BS 7909 Temporary Events are on every plan
- Fire Alarm covers the full Annex G set (G1 Design through G7 Modification, plus Domestic BS 5839-6) inside one type — no separate app or subscription
- Four-role team workflow: Installers draft, Supervisors review and sign, Office seats send finished certificates to customers, Admins manage the team — with a security and role-based audit trail
- Cross-certificate memory carries client and site details forward so repeat visits need minimal re-entry
Frequently asked questions
- What should I look for in electrical certificate software?
- The basics: all the certificate types you actually use, BS 7671 validation so errors surface before the client sees them, offline capability for site work, and a price structure that makes sense for your volume. If you work in a team, add supervisor sign-off and an audit trail to the list.
- How does CertSync compare to paper certificate books?
- A paper book produces a valid certificate, but it does not check your figures and you write the client details out again on every visit. CertSync carries client and site details forward, flags circuit test figures outside BS 7671 limits on EIC and EICR as you work, and stores every certificate in the cloud, reachable from any device.
- How is CertSync different from Word or Excel templates?
- A plain Word or Excel template does not check your figures, and you sign, send and file the document yourself. CertSync checks test values against BS 7671 on EIC and EICR circuits, handles digital signatures, stores certificates automatically, and lets you fill them in offline on site.
- How does CertSync compare to pay-per-certificate tools?
- A per-certificate tool costs more the more you issue. CertSync's monthly price does not change with volume: From £15/month for unlimited certificates across all 13 types, with no extra charge for Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting or EV charge-point certificates. The first month is free.
- Does CertSync work for NICEIC, NAPIT, or ELECSA registered electricians?
- Yes. CertSync is independent software and is not endorsed by or affiliated with any scheme body. You enter your own scheme membership and registration number on each certificate you issue, exactly as you would on paper. It works for any UK electrician regardless of which scheme they belong to.
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